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Matt Liebel, a field consultant for North Dakota United, speaks during a meeting of the interim Special Education Funding Committee on March 4. Photo by Michael Achterling/ North Dakota Monitor

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Special education teachers report burnout, uncompensated work time, North Dakota survey shows

Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body North Dakota special education teachers and paraprofessionals are reporting burnout, citing increased workload, safety concerns and low pay, according to a survey presented to lawmakers this week.

Where Irish America Thrives: U.S. Locales with Strong Irish Roots

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Where Irish America Thrives: U.S. Locales with Strong Irish Roots

Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are lively and green-tinted affairs filled with music, dancing, food, and signature beverages like Guinness stout and Irish coffee. The phrase “everyone is Irish on St.

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Irish songs to enhance St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Borderland Press Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body Music can enliven any event and often sets the tone for festivities. From dinner parties to weddings, music plays an integral role in many momentous occasions. Music also is front and center during St. Patrick’s Day parties and other celebrations.

Shake Raspberry petunia is a new flower with the eye-catching colors of a raspberry milkshake swirled with lemon-lime sorbet. Photo by All-America Selections

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NDSU Extension to offer spring gardening webinars

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body Spring is just around the corner, and North Dakota State University Extension looks to help prepare gardeners for the year ahead. NDSU Extension will hold the annual Spring Fever Garden Forums on Monday nights from March 23 to April 13.

Youth for Change Tobacco Summit held in Langdon

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Youth for Change Tobacco Summit held in Langdon

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body LANGDON, N.D. - The first Youth for Change Tobacco Summit was held Wednesday, March 4, at Langdon Area High School from 8 a.m. to noon.

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Beet Ball: Monitoring sugar beet piles from the inside out

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body Sugar beet pile spoilage costs Red River Valley growers nearly $100 million every year.

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Slower start, stronger May: What farmers can expect this planting season

Sarah Hinnenkamp

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body As growers across North Dakota and Minnesota look ahead to spring fieldwork, the message from longtime ag meteorologist Daryl Ritchison is one of cautious optimism: expect a slower start than last year - but potentially a smoother ride when it matters most.

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Langdon Research Extension Center launches campaign to modernize seed cleaning facility

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body LANGDON, N.D. - The Langdon Research Extension Center has announced plans to replace its more than 60-year-old foundation seed conditioning plant in an effort to strengthen regional agriculture and support North Dakota farmers.

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Together We Grow: Celebrating 250 years of progress in agriculture

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body LEAWOOD, Kan. - The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) announced March 24, will be National Agriculture Day with the theme of “Together We Grow.” Ag Day 2026 also celebrates 250 years of progress in agriculture.

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National Agriculture Week, March 15-21

News Staff

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Body National Agriculture Week is celebrated every year in March on dates announced by the Agriculture Council of America. This year the holiday commences on March 15 and ends on 21.

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